Back of Chapel

Back of Chapel Backpackers is a hostel located in the Melbourne suburb of Windsor and is directly south of Prahran. This area of Melbourne is a happening place, but I had other plans and did not spend anytime around the hostel.

At first glance, I did not think much about this hostel. I've been burned by bad hostels in the past and this one did not look very promising. The rooms and showers were dirty and the beds were not comfortable.

What really worried me was getting a good night's rest. When I booked the hostel, they advertised that a bar was located on the premises. I did not look forward to having loud music blaring all night long. After my first night, I learned that the bar only catered to occupants of the hostel and was small. This meant that I was able to get a good night's sleep after all. Usually, I wouldn't care about sleeping, but I had to get up early everyday I stayed here, so it was important.

This hostel is located in a great location, but getting to downtown requires a few subway trips. If downtown is the place you want to go, then I wouldn't recommend this hostel.